Category: Adventures Around San Antonio

There are all kinds of cooool things to do and see on the southside of San Antonio, especially if you’re not in a hurry and like historic things and trees and taking your time. That’s why I love living here so much. One neat place to stop if you like home cookin’ or have a … More “Now that’s a Cinnamon Roll!”

One of the cool things going on in my part of town is the South Presa community garden. The project was funded by Green Spaces Alliances. Mrs. Hardberger played a role in getting them started. Organized neighborhood associations, non-profit corporations, public institutions, and unincorporated associations may apply. Green Spaces Alliance works to encourage the development … More “Community Gardening Comes to South San Antonio”

My favorite place to go for walks in South San Antonio is in the King William neighborhood, on the San Antonio River. I don’t get to go much when it’s not daylight savings time as I get off work too late. But on Sundays and Mondays you’ll probably find me there around 4 or 5 … More The King William District

If you talk to a “northsider,” they will probably tell you that the Southside of San Antonio is “the dangerous part.” I don’t know if any part of the fastest growing city in America is more dangerous than any other. For me, it is the “authentic part” of San Antonio. The pace is slower, The … More The oldest Golf Course in San Antonio: Riverside Park

One of the coolest free places to explore in South San Antonio is Chris Park. The park was built by the Linda Pace Foundation. Heir to the Pace Picante Sauce empire, Linda built it in memorial to son Chris Goldsbury. From an article by Elda Silva for mySA.com, on July 4, 2007. “Artpace founder Linda … More Chris Park, San Antonio: A Little Slice of Heaven

One of the best things you can do for your mind is to keep rejuvenating it. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you are a “mental type”, like me. My best friend from high school, Edna Mae Baker Hild used to tell me, “You think too much!” It took me a while to learn … More “Sixty Days of Mind Power Techniques” #44

One of my visions for the city of my birth is to see it become “the City of Murals.” We have some great murals on the south side of town. I live close to Blue Star Art Complex. There is a really cool mural going up close to Blue Star near the intersection of S. … More “San Antonio– the City of Murals”

My friend, Cynthia, my next-doore-neighbor, Uncle Ernie, and my youngest nephew, Kevin, and I went on a simple adventure near my home in south San Antonio last Saturday. We visited two of the missions, where we frequently walk– San Juan and Espada. At Espada, Cynthia and I were admiring the beautiful and unusual potted plants … More Adventures along the SA River